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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2017 Minutes*` City Council Meeting My of:•� . January 3, 2017 - 7:00 PM Auburn City Hall ' WASHINGTON:` MINUTES CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 25 West Main Street in Auburn. Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout - Manuel, and Rich Wagner. Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department directors and staff members were present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Commander Steve Stocker, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Korean American Day Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim January 13, 2017 as Korean American Day in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring January 13, 2017 as Korean- American Day in the city of Auburn. Mike Park and members of the Washington State Korean -American Day Celebration Foundation Committee accepted the proclamation. B. Service Award Mayor Backus presented City Attorney Dan Heid with his 15 year pin commemorating his service with the City of Auburn. Dan was the City Attorney for the cities of Sunnyside, Toppenish, SeaTac, and Lakewood prior to serving as City Attorney for Auburn. Dan served as a Navy Corpsman alongside the Marines in Viet Nam. Dan received the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys (WSAMA) Outstanding Service Award, the WSAMA Honorary Life Membership Award, and the WSAMA Ernest H. Campbell Award (for outstanding Page 1 of 7 contributions to municipal law). Dan has also authored or co-authored more than fifty reported appellate cases. Mayor Backus thanked Dan for his service to the City. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Arts Commission Appointments City Council confirm the following appointments to the Arts Commission. Each will be appointed to serve a three year term, expiring December 31, 2019: Amy Sie Kelley Kuhlman Kenneth Greg Watson Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the appointments to the Arts Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Board and Commission Reappointments City Council to confirm the following Board and Commission reappointments for three year terms ending December 31, 2019: Arts Commission Jan Jensen Charlotte Gollnick Cary Davidson Donna Smart Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Bob Fraser Chantelle Herburger Satpal Sohal Cemetery Board Judi Roland Warren Olson Human Services Committee Barbara Derda Planning Commission Ronald Copple Joan Mason Salary Commission Ronald Beyersdorf Urban Tree Board Brooksie Hall Page 2 of 7 James Tourangeau Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to confirm the re -appointments to the Arts Commission, Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Cemetery Board, Human Services Committee, Planning Commission, Salary Commission and Urban Tree Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no change to the agenda. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There was no public hearing scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Jim Olson, 32460 56th Avenue South, Aubum Mr. Olson spoke regarding the $20.00 Vehicle License fee recently approved by the Auburn Transportation Benefit District. He expressed opposition to the vehicle license fee because there is no exemption for low income residents. He also expressed concern with increased development between 51 st and 58th Avenues. Elam Anderson, 301 28th Street SE, Auburn Mr. Anderson expressed concern with the amount of fluoride in the City's water and urged the City to discontinue the use of fluoride in the City's water. Mr. Anderson also spoke against the use of plastic bottles. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen commended Mayor Backus, City Council and staff for their work. She reiterated the concerns expressed by the previous speakers. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendations to the City Council, if any. Councilmember Baggett reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Baggett reported that he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers as presented and described on this evening's agenda and recommend City Council approval.. Page 3 of 7 Councilmember Wagner reported on behalf of the ad hoc committee established to review the Council structure. Councilmember Wagner reported that he and Councilmembers DaCorsi and Holman met and will be prepared to report out to Council at the next study session. VII. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the December 19, 2016 City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) 2016 claims voucher numbers 441961 through 441965 and voucher numbers 441968 through 442161 in the amount of $1,825,221.60 and four wire transfers in the amount of $3.99,594.72 and dated January 3, 2017. 2017 claims voucher numbers 441966 through 441967 and voucher numbers 442162 through 442173 in the amount of $109,171.66 and one wire transfer in the amount of $440,807.04 and dated January 3, 2017. C. Payroll, Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 536999 through 537026 in the amount of $747,604.90 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,397,459.98 for a grand total of $2,145,064.88 for the period covering December 15, 2016 to December 28, 2016. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5266 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for construction of the Auburn Way South (SR -164) Sidewalk Improvement Project Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5266.. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 4 of 7 B. Resolution No. 5267 (Roscoe) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a second addendum to the Public Defense Services contract between Cayce & Grove and the City of Auburn, providing for an extension thereof for one additional year Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5267. Councilmember Holman stated Cayce & Grove have been providing public defense services to the City for several years. Resolution No. 5267 provides for an extension of the contract. Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe reported the firm of Cayce & Grove provides a monthly report as well as an annual summary report of the number of case filings.. Mr. Roscoe stated he would forward a copy of the report to the City Councilmembers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5269 (Roscoe) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and authorizing the Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Auburn and ICMA Retirement Corporation Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5269. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMB,ER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City - related activities since the last regular Council meeting. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wales reported she visited local congregations to discuss the needs of the homeless. Deputy Mayor Wales also stated she visited. residents on the West Hill who have concerns with traffic and lack of sidewalks, particularly in the vicinity of Evergreen Heights Elementary School. Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported. she volunteered to serve lunch at the Senior Center along with Councilmember Peloza and his wife. Councilmember Trout -Manuel also reported on her participation at the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Healthy Auburn for Life. Councilmember Peloza reported that while on a visit to the VA Hospital in Seattle, he noticed a large number of homeless and a large amount of trash and garbage left by the homeless on public rights-of-way. Councilmember Peloza stated he reported the condition to King County Page 5 of 7 Councilmember von Reichbauer and the Director of King County Public Health as a public health issue. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she participated in the Night Before Christmas event at the Community and Event Center. Mayor Backus reported that the Economic Development Council -Seattle recently filmed in Auburn for its promotional materials as part of the upcoming Economic Development Forecasting Conference that will be held in Seattle. Mayor Backus also met with, Dr. Jim Brass from Help Northwest, whose youth are performing community service in Auburn providing first response and emergency response services. Mayor Backus reported she and Councilmember DaCorsi, met with residents of the River Mobile Home community to discuss traffic safety issues and solutions. Mayor Backus also reported on her participation in the Auburn Food Bank Christmas basket distribution; Mayor Backus noted the number of those needing help from the food bank has diminished over the past three years according to the Food Bank Director. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Closed Session Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to closed session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining negotiations pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4). City Attorney Heid and Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe attended the closed session. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 5268: Resolution No. 5268 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and Teamsters Union Local No. 117 - Outside Unit Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5268. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. APPROVED this 17th day of January, 2017. NANCYB K S, MAYOR Dani- elle Daskam City C16rk- Page 6 of 7 Page 7 of 7